I see what you mean about the red on the back one. The overnight beard and the fluff around the ears (forgive the very technical terminology) was what worried me about the front one. That and the tail is much shorter. The back bird has a longer, though not arched at all, tail.
I guess I'll find...
Having the same issue! We recently bought 3 barred rock and 2 aracauna. They are now about 9 weeks old. All of the barred rock look the same. But almost overnight, one of the araucana looked completely different. We are thinking it might be a rooster. No crowing, just strange looking face...
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So I guess I have officially gotten into the world of chickens. My wife and I went out today with the kids and picked up 5 chickes. 3 Barred Rocks and 2 Araucanas. They are 4 weeks old and cute. We decided to use our dogs large kennel for the brooder for now which I think...